ICTS (UK) Ltd v Visram

ICTS (UK) Ltd v Visram

The phrase 'return to work' in the LTDB provision refers to return to the claimant's previous work as International Security Coordinator, not to any suitable alternative employment. The contract was clear and unambiguous, and the Employment Tribunal's interpretation was correct.

Parties
Appellant: ICTS (UK) LIMITED; Respondent: Anthony Visram
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Employment Appeal Tribunal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Long Term Disability Benefit, Unfair Dismissal, Disability Discrimination, Interpretation of Employment Contract
Employment Law Contract Law Long Term Disability Benefit Unfair Dismissal Disability Discrimination Interpretation of Employment Contract

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Parties

ICTS (UK) LIMITED

Appellant

Anthony Visram

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Employment Appeal Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Proper interpretation of 'return to work' in the context of long term disability benefit under the employment contract
  2. 2 Whether entitlement to LTDB ends upon ability to return to any suitable work or only to previous occupation

Ratio Decidendi

The phrase 'return to work' in the LTDB provision refers to return to the claimant's previous work as International Security Coordinator, not to any suitable alternative employment. The contract was clear and unambiguous, and the Employment Tribunal's interpretation was correct.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs.
  • Costs summarily assessed at £18,828.72.